LWV COMMENTS TO FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION
As part of our national position, derived through study and consensus by Leagues across the nation, we believe that natural resources should be managed as interrelated parts of life-supporting ecosystems. Resources should be conserved and protected to assure their future availability. Pollution of these resources should be controlled in order to preserve the physical, chemical […]
OUR VOTER REGISTRATION WORK IS HEADED TO THE SUPREME COURT
The fate of the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) now lies with the Supreme Court. For the second time in as many months, the justices are hearing arguments on vital legislation that has encouraged active participation in our democracy for nearly two decades. The League of Women Voters of Arizona is a plaintiff in the […]
LEAGUE MEMBERSHIP GREW IN 2012
Because of your great work, the League’s membership grew last year, reversing the trend of the past several years. Leagues seized the many opportunities associated with the 2012 election to serve democracy and increase our visibility by engaging with our communities and intentionally asking individuals to join (all best practices of the Membership & Leadership Development […]
STATE PLANNING MEETING PRIMER
The League of Women Voters is very involved with state planning meetings across the country. So, what’s on the agenda for New York State? We’ve compiled a primer that states our positions and concerns for upcoming meetings.
FRACKING DECISION DELAYED PENDING HEALTH STUDIES
Last week, New York State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Nirav Shah sent a letter to Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Joseph Martens requesting more time to address the health issues associated with hydraulic fracturing (fracking).
WE DID IT!
I have not been prouder to be a League member when on February 25th, really the 26th, at 12:53 AM the county legislature recessed without taking a vote on the proposed map that would create new voting districts in Nassau County.
WE WON!
I have not been prouder to be a League member when on February 25th, really the 26th, at 12:53 AM the county legislature recessed without taking a vote on the proposed map that would create new voting districts in Nassau County.
TAKE ACTION: SUPPORT THE VOTING RIGHTS ACT
On February 27th, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on the constitutionality of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) of 1965, a case which will ultimately decide whether millions of voters could face new barriers when trying to exercise their right to vote. The Voting Rights Act is an essential part of American democracy. It ensures that […]
NEWS FROM THE LWV STATE BOARD
Lobby Day: All leagues are invited to participate in these meetings, which will be held in Albany on Feb. 5th. General advocacy training will be given to interested leaguers. The group will receive updates from Issues Specialists, particularly on the 2013 Legislative Agenda.
NYS CAPITOL BEAT—FIRST DAY OF SESSION
The first day of the 2013 legislative session was like none I have experienced in decades. It started with pink in early morning and ended with guns after midnight.